Hello john, Paul,, Don and list,
I had similar problems with connecting to my wireless network with my BN
32. I got the network but couldn't get onto a web site or receive my
Email. I fiddled with it for a week I think. I'm certain Don remembers
that and Paul may also remember my frustration with connecting to my
network. The computer tech who was helping me at the time suggested I
delete the connection configuration completely and reconstruct it from the
beginning. This is very important so if you have more than one connection
configuration in your unit, dump all of them and start over. I did so but
I didn't type everything in. I scanned for available network and that was
found. and that was my network. All fine and good so far. At this point,
your new connection configuration is created! You need only refine it a
bit. You will find that your new configuration doesn't have a name
yet. This is optional but very useful. You can name it after your network
as linksys or whatever name you put for your network. Rhonda suggests
wireless and that isn't a bad choice till you encounter other
networks. Each connection configuration should have a name. One I set up
has the name of a restaurant. The items in your configuration list are
common network settings so I'd leave them alone for now. While in this
review configuration connection, you need to type backspace with dots 1, 4
on a BT keyboard to change any options. Go to Use Wep? By default, it says
no, change that to yes if WEP is used on your network. When typing the WEP
code into your BN, make certain it is typed in exactly the way your
computer and network has it entered. My particular wep code has two
letters in it in all caps and the rest is numbers. The two letters are not
together, they are scattered throughout my code. This in itself shouldn't
make much difference, I'm only describing how my WEP code looks. This will
continue to show under the WEP Key option. Don can tell you what it should
consist of. I think it is letters A through F and numbers one through nine
if I'm not mistaken. If you still don't have a connection, disable the WEP
Code in your network and try it. If you are getting on web sites, you will
know that the WEP code issue must be resolved. I would exit out of your
configuration at this time, type Y for yes to save all changes and you
should be good to go.
At this point, I'd go into the configuration menu and look for active
connection details after you have made connection with your network. You
should see the name you gave your configuration connection. You then
should see the status which tells you whether you are connected to your
network or not. I get with my present ambicom card minus 30 DBM for signal
strength. When I used my wife's card, I often got minus 20 or 25 DBM with
it. I've averaged minus 30 DBM with my present card. Your next option to
pay very close attention to is the IP address. Mine is presently showing
192.168.45.101. Your IP address doesn't need to agree with what I wrote
here. It does need to be close to the IP address your computer on your
network is showing. Usually this address should end with 00, 01, or 02
usually depending on how many devices are connecting to your network. If
you are getting some off the wall number like 156 at the end or 159 or
something totally different than 00, 01 or 02 at the end, this would mean
you won't be able to make a proper connection to go on line or receive
Email. If your IP address is very similar to what your computer is
reading, let's say your computer ends in 00 and your BN ends with 01, you
have a good chance of making good connection to go on line or get
Email. It is possible your numbers may be different from mine, the fact
remains the IP address between your computer and your BN must be similar or
you may not be able to go on line or receive Email. My computer tech
wasn't concerned about the DNS address but I'm finding it is close to the
IP address on mine with 192.168.45.1. Should all the numbers appear as
they should and if they are similar, try going to a web site first. If all
is well, you'll be on that site. If going on the web works nicely, try
your Email. Double check all settings in your directory of Email
Accounts. When you receive Email, you'll be asked which connection to
use. Type enter on your connection configuration you set up. Then, select
your directory of Email acounts, the last one used will be the one which is
suggested. If your Email comes down properly, you are good to go.
I don't claim to be an expert with setting up networks. I simply
remembered what my computer tech paid attention to. Perhaps one day I'll
learn how to set up a network for myself (grin smile)!
Usually by the time I write a similar message as this, the one having the
problem usually gets it going so hope this happens for you (grin smile)!
HTH
Jim Aldrich
At 04:31 PM 08/12/2005 , you wrote:
John,
Sounds like you may have tried this, but try removing the card prior to
doing the reset. If that doesn't do it, try doing the reset while the
card is still in the unit.
As for the signal strength, the lower the number the better the
signal. If I'm close to my router I can get a signal with a number as low
as 27 but 31 or so is more
common.
If I'm a room or two away, the signal can drop to around 50 or so. I've
seen signals which work at about 65 however.
Unfortunately, it's only a relative indicator.
If everything else fails, you might try the reset Paul mentioned with the
record button held down while you press reset.
Note that this will probably require a reset of the clock, but it appears
to be the "ultimate" reset on the MPower which is what I believe you're using.
Don
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